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DNR shares tips for off-highway vehicle riders before hitting the trail this season
With winter in the rearview mirror, the summer off-highway vehicle riding season is getting underway. Many of Minnesota’s more than 3,000 miles of trails for all types of OHVs and rider skill levels are now open for use.
Montevideo Police Reports
*Editors note: Due to space issues all traffic stops of a regular nature, medical assists and assists with transporting inmates have been excluded from this report.
Minnesota River Valley CEO class hosts tradeshow
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LQP crappie limit reminder
Anglers are reminded that the Lac qui Parle Lake crappie limit is now five fish per angler. The regulation went into effect March 1st. The new limit applies to all of Lac qui Parle Lake, the Watson-Sag diversion channel to the downstream side of the dam on County Highway 9, and the Minnesota River upstream to the downstream side of the Marsh Lake Dam and Control Structure.
Adopt a Highway volunteers remove nearly 29,000 bags of trash in 2024 from Minnesota highways
The Minnesota Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of thousands of Adopt a Highway volunteers statewide who help keep Minnesota roadsides clean and free of litter each year and we invite more people to join this important program, and motorists are reminded to give volunteers plenty of safe space to work.
Little moisture in the forecast
We had an amazing weekend in the area! On Sunday we had temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and lower 80s throughout the region.
First annual UnstoppABLE games held
The 1st annual MRVED UnstoppABLE Games took place at SMSU in Marshall on April 30, 2025. 50 students were invited from 9 surrounding school districts including Benson, Dawson-Boyd, Lac qu Parle Valley, Lakeview, Minneota, Montevideo, Ortonville, Renville County West, and Yellow Medicine East. The UnstoppABLE Games were meant to provide an inclusive experience for students with disabilities while participating in track and field events.
Three first time feature winners at Fiesta City Speedway
A total of 86 cars were in the pits for the 2025 season opener at Fiesta City Speedway.
Chippewa County Courts
Montevideo Police Department
Ask a Trooper: Flashing Yellow Arrow…
Question: In one day, Monday I had three incidents where cars did not yield right of way when they had a flashing left turn arrow. I have observed several other incidents involving other drives as well. It seems of late people seem to think the flashing arrow gives them the right of way.